Topical Audio/Web Conferences

In these programs a panel of experts offers insights, assessments, and case studies about current issues facing communities across the country. Designed for professional planners and seasoned officials, this series covers topics in depth. Pay one registration fee and invite an unlimited number of colleagues to view the program at your location. Listen to the experts, ask questions, and read background and reference materials on the special program website.

Cosponsor: American Institute of Certified Planners

Planning Mistakes: Assessing, Learning, Adapting

October 10, 2012; 4:00–5:30 p.m., E.T. CM |1.5

Ethics and Food Systems Planning

November 7, 2012; 4:00 p.m.–5:30 p.m. ET; CM |1.5 

Zoning for Small-Scale Businesses

January 16, 2013; 4:00 p.m.–5:30 p.m. ET; CM |1.5

Fracking and Resource Extraction and Community Planning

February 13, 2013; 4:00 p.m.–5:30 p.m. ET; CM |1.5

Pedestrian and Bicycle Planning

June 5, 2013; 4:00 p.m.–5:30 p.m. ET; CM |1.5

2013 Planning Law Review

June 26, 2013; 4:00 p.m.–5:30 p.m. ET; CM |1.5 

One-Hour Lectures

A NEW lower-cost education option

This new program consists of a one-hour lecture provided by seasoned experts. Lectures will explore one topic in depth based on the expertise of the presenter. These topics are complex and the lectures allow you to delve deeply into subjects whose standards constantly evolve. Registrants may ask questions of the lecturer via e-mail for an entire week after the lecture. The program website includes copies of the PowerPoint slides, reading materials, and note sheets.

Cosponsor: American Institute of Certified Planners

Vehicle Miles Traveled Lecture

September 26, 2012; 4:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m. ET; CM |1.0

Design Guidelines for Historic Neighborhoods Lecture

December 5, 2012; 4:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m. ET; CM |1.0

Environmental Systems, Assessment, and Carrying Capacity Lecture

March 13, 2013; 4:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m. ET; CM |1.0

Rethinking the Role of the Urban Freeway Lecture

May 15, 2013; 4:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m. ET; CM |1.0

Planning Commissioner Webinar

On April 13, 2013, planning commissions around the country will join in a training program delivered live from the National Planning Conference. Planners, lawyers, planning commissioners, and advocates will provide insight on the duties of the planning commission as well as the issues facing planning in the second decade of the 21st century.

Pay one registration fee and invite an unlimited number of planning commissioners, officials, and staff to attend this training. In addition to the live program, attendees have access to a special program website with copies of the PowerPoint slides, note sheets, concise reading materials, and discounts on training books.

In addition, registrants have the option of viewing a recording of the program on Saturday, June 15, 2013. For colleagues who cannot attend the live event or for those who prefer the recorded format, the optional viewing of the recording is a convenient addition.

Cosponsor:  Lincoln Institute of Land Policy

The 21st Century Planning Commission

April 13, 2013, Saturday
June 15, 2013, Saturday recorded replay
9:00 a.m.–5:15 p.m. CT